The Ipswich Spinal Unit provides expertise in specialist and non-specialist spinal conditions for patients across Suffolk and Essex. The Unit assesses and treats all adult spinal conditions including:

disc prolapse;

spinal stenosis;

back pain;

adult spinal deformity;

spinal trauma and infection; and

spinal tumours.

Our spinal pathways have been set up across Suffolk and North Essex. These involve an MDT approach involving many healthcare professionals. This involves assessment and treatment by extended-scope physiotherapists, spinal surgeons, pain specialists and radiologists.

The Unit is committed to offering a high level of service to ensure patients are seen and treated by the appropriate healthcare professional in a timely manner. This involves using evidence-based non-operative and operative procedures.

The Ipswich Hospital Spinal Unit is committed to ongoing research. As a spinal unit we are also involved in regular teaching and training meetings.